The influence of doxapram on postoperative pulmonary function in patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery

Abstract

An infusion of doxapram 250 mg in dextrose 5% compared with dextrose 5% alone in patients recovering from upper abdominal surgery was associated with a reduction in the degree of hypoxaemia after operation. This may be the result of a sparing effect on the functional residual capacity. © 1976 Macmillan Journals Ltd.